Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teachers, CVI Specialist, Behavior Specialist

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Schools of Special Education

St. Katherine’s School                                 Upper School at

930 Bowman Avenue                            Archbishop Carroll High School

Wynnewood, PA 19096                         Radnor, PA 19087

Our Lady of Confidence                      Upper School at

314 Easton Road                                  Archbishop Wood High School      

Willow Grove, PA 19090                        Warminster, PA 18974       

Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments

3031 Stamford Street

Philadelphia, PA 19136

Consider being a part of an amazing, energetic, collaborative and dedicated team of Special Education professionals.  The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Schools of Special Education are seeking a certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Special Education Teachers, 

The successful candidates will be skilled and passionate special education professionals, who provide a collaborative environment for students to manage optimal achievement. 

RESPONSIBILITIES and QUALIFICATIONS for Teachers:

• Possess a true passion for special education and students that our schools serve.
• Develop and implement IEP goals and objectives designed to meet the individual needs of the students in the classroom.
• Establish and maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning by providing access to a variety of learning materials and teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of students, behaviors, and organizing and effectively structuring learning experiences in the classroom and community settings.
• Demonstrate a clear and deep understanding of disability categories under IDEA and in determining student needs. Ability to apply that understanding in short term and long term planning for student learning.
• Apply knowledge of special education procedural requirements; data collection, IEP technical compliance, student progress monitoring and individual program development.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with building level staff and outside agencies. Ability to coordinate multiple paraprofessionals to meet the educational, personal care and social needs of the students.
• Specific knowledge and skills in working with students who have limited functional communication, cognitive, and behavioral challenges.
•  A bachelor or master’s degree in general education or special education

• Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired or Certification in Special Education.

Specifically for Teacher of Visually Impaired / CVI Specialist:

• Knowledge of the EUB Literary Braille Code and the Nemeth Code.
• Familiarity with speech synthesizer software for computer use, knowledge of the operation of the Apex Braille Note Taker Plus and familiarity with Braille embossers.
• Familiarity with low vision devices such as the telescope, CCTV and hand held video magnifiers.
• Ability to maintain appropriate data collection in order to monitor student progress toward IEP goals.
• Ability to teach the general education curriculum to students with modification for vision loss.
• Ability to determine functional and academic implications of eye reports and implement environmental and academic adaptations accordingly.
• Professional communication with low vision specialists, ophthalmologists, and optometrists.
• Conduct functional visual assessments and write functional vision reports.
• Conduct learning media assessments and writing learning media reports.
• Conduct appropriate educational assessments to monitor academic progress.
• Ability to collaborate with the general education classroom teachers in order to facilitate inclusion.

Teacher roles are full time, 10 month positions for the 2026-27 school year with competitive salary and benefits package.

Candidates interested in these opportunities should send cover letter, salary requirement, resume, transcripts and references to: Mrs. Kelly Urban, Assistant Superintendent for Schools of Special Education   kurban@archphila.org

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants. 

US Work Authorization required for employment.

PA required clearances and Safe Environment Certification and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin. 

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and its entities are Roman Catholic religious organizations, and their employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings and moral of the Roman Catholic Church.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings.  For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions.  In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.  

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources.  Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal.  Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Office of Catholic Education at 215-587-3700.